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Thu 3/30/2023 02:52 PMTroop H Marine Operations Troopers To Host Free Vessel Inspections


Captain Shawn P. Skoglund, commanding officer of Troop H, St. Joseph, would like to announce the Troop H marine operations troopers will be hosting vessel inspections from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, April 14, 2023, and from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Friday, May 5, 2023.
Wed 3/29/2023 01:47 PMMissouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 119th (Accelerated) and 120th (Traditional) Recruit Classes


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers.
Mon 3/27/2023 02:32 PMTroop G Announces Promotions


Trooper Derek E. Rogers and Trooper Mayela Barron are being promoted to corporal.
Fri 3/17/2023 09:46 AMTroop B Announces Promotion


Corporal Kyle E. Easley is being promoted to the rank of sergeant effective April 1, 2023.
Thu 3/16/2023 04:44 PMInvestigation Leads To Four Arrests


Investigation leads to four arrests.
Tue 2/28/2023 08:14 AMTroop G Announces Promotions


Corporal Michael R. Greenan, Corporal Thomas W. Meyer promoted.
Mon 2/27/2023 09:49 AM Sergeant Garrett J. Loring Promoted


Sergeant Garrett J. Loring, Division of Drug & Crime Control, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, will be promoted to lieutenant and designated assistant director of that division.
Wed 2/22/2023 11:56 AMTroop B Announces Promotions


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces promotions effective March 1, 2023.
Fri 2/10/2023 02:12 PMSergeant Nicholas D. Berry Retires


Sergeant Nicholas D. Berry retires.
Fri 2/10/2023 10:16 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide For Upcoming Holidays


Driver examination stations to close statewide for upcoming holidays
Thu 2/9/2023 04:14 PMBonne Terre, Missouri, Man Arrested For Promotion Of Child Pornography


On Wednesday, February 8, 2023, investigators executed a search warrant at the residence of Austin J. Brayfield, 22, on Rue Martel Street in Boone Terre, Missouri.
Tue 2/7/2023 10:41 AMTroop H Seeks Commercial Vehicle Officer Applicants


The Missouri State Highway Patrol Troop H is seeking qualified applicants for the position of commercial vehicle officer.
Mon 2/6/2023 12:23 PMTrooper W. Robert Plumley promoted


Trooper W. Robert Plumley, Governor’s Security Division, General Headquarters, Jefferson City, was promoted to corporal and remains in his present assignment.
Fri 2/3/2023 02:14 PMBonne Terre, Missouri Man Arrested For Promotion of Child Pornography


Bonne Terre, Missouri Man Arrested For Promotion of Child Pornography
Wed 1/25/2023 04:20 PM Three Johnson County, Missouri, Men Arrested For Promotion Of Child Pornography


The Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Division of Drug and Crime Control announces the results of three separate child pornography distribution investigations. The investigations resulted in the arrest of three unassociated men of Johnson County, Missouri, for promotion of child pornography.
Wed 1/18/2023 08:43 AM Lt. Michael A. Halford, Lt. Roger L. Phillips Promoted


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri Highway Patrol, announces two promotions effective February 1, 2023.
Tue 1/17/2023 01:44 PMWinter Temperatures Will Affect Water Temperatures


If you are near or on one of the state’s lakes or rivers, or a private pond, please be careful and stay alert!
Wed 1/11/2023 11:42 AM Missouri State Highway Patrol Seeking Applicants For 118th Recruit Class


The Missouri State Highway Patrol, a premier law enforcement agency, is testing for new troopers. The application deadline is March 1, 2023.
Mon 1/9/2023 04:25 PMFarmington, Missouri Man Arrested For Promotion of Child Pornography


Farmington, Missouri Man Arrested For Promotion of Child Pornography
Fri 1/6/2023 07:52 AMPatrol Participates In Human Trafficking Awareness Initiative


This initiative is a concentrated effort to educate commercial motor vehicle drivers, motor carriers, law enforcement officers, and the general public about human trafficking, what signs to look for, and what to do in these situations.
Wed 1/4/2023 07:48 AMDriver Examination Stations To Close Statewide In Observance Of Martin Luther King Jr. Day


Driver Examination Stations To Close Statewide Monday, January 16, 2023, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Tue 1/3/2023 10:47 AMMSHP Reports 2 Traffic Fatalities, 0 Drownings, and 0 Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend


MSHP Reports 2 Traffic Fatalities, No Drownings, and No Boating Fatalities Over New Year’s Holiday Weekend.
Fri 12/30/2022 03:47 PMSergeant Morgan B. Patterson Promoted To Lieutenant


Captain Jason N. Crites, commanding officer of Troop F, is pleased to announce the promotion of Sergeant Morgan B. Patterson.
Tue 12/27/2022 10:42 AMMSHP Reports Three Traffic Fatalities Over Christmas Holiday Weekend; No Drownings Or Boating Fatalities


MSHP reports three traffic fatalities over Christmas holiday weekend. There were no drownings or boating fatalities during the counting period.
Fri 12/23/2022 10:14 AMTroop D Announces Promotions


Captain D. Scott Sater, commanding officer of Troop D, Springfield, Missouri, announces two promotions.
Thu 12/22/2022 10:59 AM19 New Troopers Graduate From Missouri State Highway Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy


Colonel Eric T. Olson, superintendent of the Missouri State Highway Patrol, announces that 19 troopers graduated from the Patrol’s Law Enforcement Academy December 22, 2022.
Thu 12/22/2022 09:03 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop B


Captain Erik A. Gottman, commanding officer of Troop B, Macon, announces Trooper Carter L. Munch and Trooper Jorden R. Billings have been assigned to Troop B.
Thu 12/22/2022 09:00 AMFive New Troopers Assigned To Troop C


Captain Ryan A. Burckhardt, commanding officer of Troop C, Weldon Spring, is pleased to announce the assignment of five new troopers to Troop C.
Thu 12/22/2022 08:50 AMThree New Troopers Assigned To Troop A


Captain Steven V. Wilhoit, commanding officer Troop A, Lee’s Summit, is pleased to announce the assignment of three new troopers within the Troop A area.
Thu 12/22/2022 08:46 AMNew Troopers Assigned To Troop G


Captain Bruce D. Fiske, commanding officer of Troop G, Willow Springs, announces the assignment of two new troopers within the Troop G area.